Mrs. Emma (Ham) Thompson was born April 11, 1846 and departed this life on Sept. 28, 1931, at the ripe old age of 85 years five months and 17 days. She was wedded inyouth to Jack Thompson and to this union were given 12 children, three of whom with their father have preceded the mother in death.

She was a devout Methodist from childhood and was typical of Godly livng. She was a loving, patient, kind mother and a true wife. Her beautiful life spread sunshine evrywhere. There was kindness and a smile for everyone. An enemy to Aunt Em, was never known; she was of the type who never have any acquaintances except friends.

Her life was constantly watched for about ten years and she was never seen angry. More souls like her, we pray! The funeral was conducted by the Rev. Jess Collins, from her home at Limestone, Ky., on September 30, and interment was made in the cemetery there.

Besides two sons, who remained at home with her, there is a daughter and a son at Logan, W. Va., a daughter at St. Paul, Ky., one at Limestone and one at Gates, Ky. (Betty Hall) and a son of this city, as well as quite a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.